Interviews

18 hours ago

Mangere United’s Story: All Paths Lead Here

Say hello to Jordan, Zachary, Lloyd, Emosi, Epeli, Ulalei, Lily, Tai, Jairus, and Marianne.  These are some of the kids of Mangere United, and part of what makes the club special. Initially started as a club to support the migrant...

3 days ago

Marcelo’s Story: All Paths Lead Here

Nine years ago, Marcelo and his family made the big move from Argentina to New Zealand, bringing with them a love of the beautiful game and a strong sense of community. When the family settled into a home backing directly...

1 month ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men

Auckland FC’s Path to the Pros: 18 Months of the Club’s Talent Development Centre 

Eighteen months since the inception of Auckland FC’s Talent Development Centre, and the pathway designed to support the next generation of Kiwi footballers is starting to bear fruit.   As part of Auckland FC’s foundation, the club announced it would be partnering with...

2 months ago

Jenny Bindon on Coaching Auckland FC Women’s Invitational and the Future of Women’s Football in Aotearoa 

Former Football Ferns goalkeeper Jenny Bindon has been appointed to coach the Auckland FC Women’s Invitational XI when they face eight-time English Women’s Super League champions Chelsea FC at Eden Park on August 8. Ahead of the Women’s Invitational fixture...

6 months ago

Auckland FC’s Youngest Ever Player Signs Pro Contract 

Luka Vicelich will become Auckland FC’s youngest ever professional after signing his first contract with the club.   The 17-year-old also becomes the first player to sign a contract after progressing through Auckland FC’s talent development pathway, an initiative launched to...

6 months ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men

AFC Foundation Using Power of Football to Rehabilitate Prisoners 

A new project providing prisoners with a recognised football coaching certificate to support their reintegration into society has kicked off today (Jan 12) at Kohuora Auckland South Corrections Facility.   Known as the Twinning Project and first launched in the UK back in...

9 months ago

Auckland FC young gun talks club football, recent International experience for New Zealand, and his footballing journey so far

Finn McKenlay chats to Jonno Ross to discuss his football career so far, his recent experience at the FIFA U20’s World Cup in Chile, and his future goals with Auckland FC. WHERE IT ALL BEGAN McKenlay, born in Wimbledon, England,...

10 months ago

Interview with a CEO: Auckland’s ‘generational’ strategy & the exciting new fan experience

It is all about community and innovation as Auckland FC look to build on their history-making debut season in the Isuzu UTE A-League, CEO Nick Becker tells aleagues.com.au. In the words of CEO Nick Becker, Auckland FC have had a...

2 years ago

Auckland FC’s Game Plan for Mental Performance

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and here at Auckland FC, we’re all about looking after our athletes—not just physically, but mentally too. “We know that to be the best on the pitch, players need to be feeling their best off...